Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service in West Palm Beach is providing free virtual support groups for people in Palm Beach County during the new coronavirus pandemic.

Among these groups include "Coping With Our New Reality: Social Distancing Without Isolation,” which takes place every Monday from 6-7 p.m. This Zoom discussion group is facilitated by Iris Kiner, a licensed psychologist, and Elaine Rotenberg, Alpert JFS’ clinical director. Visit AlpertJFS.org/events/coping/ to register.

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“We’re offering both an educational opportunity and a place to turn for people struggling with how to manage the changes brought about by the current COVID-19 health crisis,” Rotenberg said in a news release.

A domestic abuse support group led by Sara Walsh, the agency’s Domestic Abuse Program director, also meets online every Thursday from 9-10 a.m. Visit AlpertJFS.org/events/help to register. “Family Survivors of Suicide” support groups are also being provided by the agency and people can register or get more information at AlpertJFS.org. Another group is "Jewish Family Addiction Support Group,” which meets on Fridays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Contact Carolyn Yasuna at 561-762-9707 or email Carolyn.Yasuna@AlpertJFS.org regarding this group. Call the Alpert JFS Chai Line at 561-684-1991 for more information on these groups, which require registration.